# Dig Escape vs Train Miner

The clearest difference is rating: Train Miner at 4.9 against Dig Escape's 1.0. Train Miner also leads on ratings volume (761 vs 3). Dig Escape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Miner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Dig Escape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Train Miner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Miner has 761 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dig Escape ships an update every 3 days, Train Miner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Escape | Train Miner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-escape/id6444006729/reviews) | **[4.9 (761 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-miner-idle-construction/id6738736540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **761** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [诚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486519051) | [MANGO GAMEZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766950921) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-escape/id6444006729)

Dig your way out of jail using a variety of tools. Collect items, trade with guards, and fulfill your roommate's needs to gain their assistance in your escape. Progress through the game by digging deeper and acquiring more resources.

**Highlights:** Digging mechanics, Item collection, Trading with guards, Roommate assistance, Resource management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Train Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-miner-idle-construction/id6738736540)

Build impressive structures and monuments using automated trollies to transport materials. Upgrade tools, merge vehicles, and enjoy a relaxing construction experience with stunning 3D graphics. Watch your creations come to life brick by brick.

**Highlights:** Automated trollies for material transport, Brick cutting for precise construction, Trolley merging for faster delivery, Tool and cutter upgrades, Monument and building construction, Relaxing ASMR experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Automove Train Forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3x Earnings Forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 30 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| Remove forced ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Automatic train movement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress reset issue
- 🔒 Lack of customer support
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset
- Idle mode not working

**Requested features**

- New locations
- More levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dig Escape free?

Dig Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Train Miner free?

Train Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dig Escape or Train Miner?

Train Miner is rated higher. Dig Escape averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Train Miner averages 4.9 from 761 ratings.

### Do Dig Escape or Train Miner have ads?

Both Dig Escape and Train Miner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dig Escape or Train Miner?

Dig Escape ships an update every 3 days, and Train Miner monthly. Most recently, Dig Escape was updated on October 20, 2026 and Train Miner on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*